This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. May 30 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and learn school readiness skills. Afterwards, we will enjoy free-play together. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Glowforge Training Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use th... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Glowforge Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Library Tech Central Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Tech Central Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Learn how to use the Glowforge Plus Laser Engraver at Tech Central! This program takes the place of the 1 on 1 Glowforge tutorial, so you will be fully qualified to book and use the Glowforge on your own after this program. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Children" group. Kids Pokémon Card Swap Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Children Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to ... This event is in the "Children" group. May 30 2024 Thu Kids Pokémon Card Swap 4:00pm - 5:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is open to children ages 7-18. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Bike Helmet Safety & Decoration Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Children Event Details: Bike Safety is important in keeping everybody safe on the roads! Children will learn basic bicycle safety and be properly fitted for a helmet. Use our craft supplies to de... Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 30 2024 Thu Bike Helmet Safety & Decoration 5:30pm - 7:30pm East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Bike Safety is important in keeping everybody safe on the roads! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mother's Day card by you! Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Come and join us at Forest to create your own Mother’s Day card. All materials will be provided. Just bring your imagination and all your love for mom or grandma! Ven a For... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Mother's Day card by you! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come and join us at Forest to create your own Mother’s Day card. All materials will be provided. Just bring your imagination and all your love for mom or grandma! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Virtual Cookbook Club Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Zoom Program Room at DMPL Virtual Program Type: Book Clubs, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us from the comfort of your own homes and kitchens for a DMPL cookbook club that celebrates substitutions, creativity, sustainability and independence in home cooking. Prepare... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu Virtual Cookbook Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Zoom Program Room Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Room: Zoom Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us from the comfort of your own homes and kitchens for a DMPL cookbook club that celebrates substitutions, creativity, sustainability and independence in home cooking. Disclaimer(s) Email Required Please make sure you have entered a valid email address as the online event details will be sent to you prior to the event. If you have not received a confirmation email your inbox, please check your spam folder.
This event is in the "Adults" group. AViD presents Joyce Carol Oates Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Author Visits Age Group: Adults Event Details: Joyce Carol Oates will speak at Central Library at 7 PM on Thursday, May 30, to discuss her new novel, Butcher (release date: May 21). Oates is one of the most prolific and revered... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 30 2024 Thu AViD presents Joyce Carol Oates 7:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visits Event Details: Joyce Carol Oates will speak at Central Library at 7 PM on Thursday, May 30, to discuss her new novel, Butcher (release date: May 21).
This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community re... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2024 Fri The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Cafe Gallery Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Community Health Education: Medical Power of Attorney Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Event Details: This month, Unity Point staff will explain the importance of a medical power of attorney and help you with the paperwork. Come to the Central Library on the last Friday* of each... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 31 2024 Fri Community Health Education: Medical Power of Attorney 1:30pm - 3:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: This month, Unity Point staff will explain the importance of a medical power of attorney and help you with the paperwork. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. DIY Mini Pride Floats! All Day 6/1 - 6/14 DMPL Virtual Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Celebrate Pride Month by making your own mini parade float! Starting Saturday, June 1, stop by any DMPL location to pick up a materials kit (while supplies last), then design yo... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 1 - 14 2024 DIY Mini Pride Floats! All Day 6/1 - 6/14 Library Branch: DMPL Virtual Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make Event Details: Celebrate Pride Month by making your own mini parade float!
This event is in the "Adults" group. NFC's Journey to Homeownership (J2H) Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational Age Group: Adults Event Details: NFC's Journey to Homeownership Join Bridgett Robinson, Neighborhood Finance Corporation’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Mortgage Loan Originator and Outreach Coordinator, along... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat NFC's Journey to Homeownership (J2H) 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: NFC's Journey to Homeownership Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Children" group. Art Cart Saturdays Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area at East Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Art Cart Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm East Side Children’s Area Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Children’s Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in the library to do some fun arts and crafts with our Art Cart! While supplies last. Adult supervision is required. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sit n' Stitch Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided t... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Sit n' Stitch 1:30pm - 3:30pm North Side Meeting Room Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided to share ideas and inspiration! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Des Moines Metro Opera Previews The Barber of Seville and Salome Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Des Moines Metro Opera opens its 2024 season with two of the world’s greatest operas: Rossini’s famed comedy, The Barber of Seville, and Richard Strauss’s scandalous drama, Salome.... This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Des Moines Metro Opera Previews The Barber of Seville and Salome 2:00pm - 3:30pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Des Moines Metro Opera opens its 2024 season with two of the world’s greatest operas: Rossini’s famed comedy, The Barber of Seville, and Richard Strauss’s scandalous drama, Salome.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafternoon Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or other craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided to... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Crafternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or other craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Pleasant company is provided to share ideas and inspiration! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. DMPL & Dragons: Sunday Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Study Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Adults Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We us... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 2 2024 Sun DMPL & Dragons: Sunday 12:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library Study Room 1 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together. We usually get together on the first Sunday of each month to play. Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Summer Reading Kickoff! Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Gaming, Performances, Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Kick off Summer Reading with an afternoon of fun for youth of all ages! Littles can enjoy a live musical performance from Mr. K's Clubhouse and have some fun in the op... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 2 2024 Sun Summer Reading Kickoff! 1:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Gaming, Performances, Play & Learn Event Details: Kick off Summer Reading with an afternoon of fun for youth of all ages! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. GO Bag: City Scavenger Hunt! All Day South Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon GO Bag: City Scavenger Hunt! All Day Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South Side Library and pick up a Get Outside (GO) Bag full of fun activities and crafts to do outdoors! While Supplies Last
This event is in the "Children" group. Pride Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/3 - 6/15 South Side Library Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 3 - 15 2024 Pride Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/3 - 6/15 Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn Event Details: Kids! Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize. For youth ages 3 and up.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Toddler Storytime : Juneteenth Celebration Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Today's story time will feature a special guest, Dwana Bradley, Executive Director of Iowa Juneteenth and the Des Moines Urban Experience. We will explore the history of this day, ... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Toddler Storytime : Juneteenth Celebration 10:00am - 10:30am East Side Meeting Room Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Today's story time will feature a special guest, Dwana Bradley, Executive Director of Iowa Juneteenth and the Des Moines Urban Experience. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Art Cart Mondays Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area at North Side Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies. This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Art Cart Mondays 10:00am - 7:00pm North Side Children’s Area Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at North Side! Drop-in to the library on Mondays during June and July to enjoy a variety of arts and crafts supplies. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime Monday, June 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am - 10:45am Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more. This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Park Picnic with DMPL Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Off Site Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Pack a picnic for the family and join Franklin Avenue Library at the Woodlawn Park! Listen to a story (or two) from a local librarian while you eat your lunch, sign up for summer r... Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Park Picnic with DMPL 11:30am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Pack a picnic for the family and join Franklin Avenue Library at the Woodlawn Park! Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Movie Watch Party: Wonka Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Experience the whimsical origin story of the famed chocolatier Willy Wonka! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Wonka. Rated PG. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 3 2024 Mon Movie Watch Party: Wonka 1:00pm - 3:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Experience the whimsical origin story of the famed chocolatier Willy Wonka! Join us for popcorn and a fun activity while we watch Wonka. Rated PG.